SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR - 10 MONTHS

The Exceptional Education Supervisors at Milwaukee Public Schools supervise diagnostic and program support teachers; itinerant teachers, paraprofessionals and special education teachers (co-evaluator). Provides direct guidance and support to school staff to ensure the delivery of appropriate services and supports aligned with state standards. Ensures appropriate service delivery to students with disabilities and assists in structuring and implementing appropriate in-service and training experiences for staff. Provides guidance, support and direction to school staff, administrators and parents to ensure compliance with all special education requirements. Assists administrators with district compliance management implementation and documentation.

$74,990.39 - 107,996.89 (10-month)

If you have any questions, please contact Bernadine Cosey 414-475-8420 or coseyb@milwaukee.k12.w.us

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to request three, electronic professional references.

ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming a Master's Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time or conferred masters degree.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

Position requires a Master's degree in education from an accredited college or university. ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS CONFIRMING MASTERS DEGREE.

DPI Licensure #80 (Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services) or DPI Licensure #81(Exceptional Educator Administrator)
NOTE: Applicants that do not currently hold this license or have not completed a certification program awarding this license, may still qualify for the position if they enroll in and complete a certification program awarding the #80 or #81 license within 2 years. Until you complete the certification program, the District will request the license on your behalf upon appointment to the position for a maximum of two years.
-A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience as a fully-licensed and tenured special education teacher.
-Administrative experience in a school district is desired.

• Interprets the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 504, ADA and other state rules and regulations.
  
• Supervises, supports and co-evaluates assigned diagnostic program support teachers, classroom teachers, other IEP team members and other support staff as necessary.
  
• Provides oversight, guidance and training to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team to ensure compliance to state and federal requirements for all IEP evaluations and programming activities.
  
• Assists and supports the development and implementation of the special education service delivery plan and ensures it ties to the schools improvement plan.
  
• Works collaboratively with principals, other school administrators and classroom teachers to develop and implement special education program service delivery models in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
  
• Provides expertise and guidance and assists administrators and IEP team members in making curricular decisions and oversight for the implementation of IEPs as written.
  
• Works collaboratively with principals and other school administrators on special education services and assists administration in taking action to resolve educational problems and parental concerns regarding students with disabilities.
  
• Assists in developing teacher skills to become more effective in the development of appropriate IEPs and to address the individual needs of students within the appropriate curriculum and LRE.
  
• Offers assistance and gives specific guidance relative to record-keeping activities for special education compliance.
• Assists the administration with all compliance documentation.
  
• Assists in planning and/or presenting in-service opportunities in areas critical to special education.
  
• Arranges and conducts meetings and works with teachers to address the needs and concerns related to the delivery of individualized education services within the school.
  
• Ensures the implementation of appropriate procedures for placement for all students with disabilities.
  
• Works with building administration to ensure the representation of a Local Educational Agency (LEA) on all IEP teams. Provides appropriate information and support to parents, to include due process rights.
  
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.